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Ravenas
07-09-2007, 02:29 AM
what is a required for a power supply to turn on and supply power?


right now im lacking the cpu and graphics card, problem is i cant make sure my power supply works b/c it won't turn on...(fans not turning on ect)
Namslas90
07-09-2007, 02:55 AM
Use a paperclip to connect the green to black wire on the 20(4) pin mobo connector to check PSU function.
Ravenas
07-09-2007, 03:09 AM
should i just check for electric flow, i dont want to get shocked here
Namslas90
07-09-2007, 03:12 AM
should i just check for electric flow, i dont want to get shocked here

Well I would'nt let the paperclip short out on anything, you can check power out with a Voltmeter, other than that you can only check to see if the fans come on.
Ravenas
07-09-2007, 03:13 AM
the problem is they arnt coming on
Namslas90
07-09-2007, 03:16 AM
the problem is they arnt coming on

did you check the selector switch in the back, and did you turn on the power switch in the back, is it new or used, what make model is it??
Ravenas
07-09-2007, 03:16 AM
yeah i checked the back, antec truepower trio 650w new from best buy
Namslas90
07-09-2007, 03:19 AM
yeah i checked the back, antec truepower trio 650w new from best buy

Are any of the cables connected to anything. Also on another note; I recently bought the same one for a freinds upgrade, it didn't work either, turns out a "squad" member had tried it out on a rig in the shop and blew it. It was supposed to go in the garbage, but got put back on the shelf!
Ravenas
07-09-2007, 03:24 AM
refer to my post in project logs (work in progress) to see connections, ive already taken one back also
Ravenas
07-09-2007, 03:34 AM
this is my first build, and im not sure if i have everything plugged in correctly, but im 99% sure.

i have the fans plugged into fan only connector, to let the power supply regulate the fan speed
Ravenas
07-09-2007, 03:54 AM
secondly, i tried this power supply before i even installed the mother board on some fans, didnt work
PuMA
07-09-2007, 03:43 PM
erm have u plugged the power button to the mobo?? see front panel connectors in the manual
{JNT}Raptor
07-10-2007, 02:22 AM
secondly, i tried this power supply before i even installed the mother board on some fans, didnt work


A PSU requires a signal In order to turn on.....Which comes from the Motherboard......Otherwise....you'll have to Jump the connection like stated above.